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Although I never officially "met" Cy, it seemed as though I knew him personally because of his family; Susan, Jenni, John and Josh. Their love for him was evident in their emails, their stories, and their pictures of this beautiful Border Collie. Cy's story was one of tragedy and hope; being lost and then found; loving and being loved unconditionally; filled with smiles and tears; leaving this world for the Rainbow Bridge yet remaining close in spirit. Because a young man named Josh saw this "special needs" dog on a website a few years back, he convinced his family that they had to get this dog - and they did! Cy was completely accepted and loved by this incredible family despite his physical limitations. Josh and his family saw beyond Cy's outward appearance and looked lovingly into the very being of this handsome dog. And Cy returned to this remarkable family his companionship, his antics, his loyalty, his love, and his smile! The pain of losing such a wonderful pet is not understood by those who do not own pets. But I understand how Jenni, Josh, John and Susan must feel - the emptiness and the lonliness are probably overwhelming. But please know that your family, and Cy, continue to touch many lives, both human and animals, who remain behind even though Cy is at the Bridge. For one, I am eternally grateful to Cy, the dog I never met, because he was partially responsible for changing my life. There is a "special needs" horse, named Kipper, who is now in the loving care of Josh and Josh's family. For without the love, guidance, and intervention on Kipper's behalf, his future may have been very grim. My Kipper was saved from an uncertain destiny until I received an email from Susan about a place named Salem Ranch and a young man who had seen Kipper's picture - the same young man who had seen Cy's picture. So, Susan, Josh, John, and Jenni, please accept my condolensces on the loss of your beloved Cy. But know that he lives on in the hearts, minds, and spirits of so many he left behind including me!

Contributed on May 21, 2008 | View Entry